ASE-Type Questions—Chapter 17
1. Technician A says that endplay should be checked
before the transmission is disassembled. Technician B
says that a few aluminum particles in the oil pan do
not indicate a severe transmission problem. Who is
right?
(A) A only.
(B) B only.
(C) Both A and B.
(D) Neither A nor B.
2. All of the following tools can be used to remove the
front pump from the transmission case except:
(A) a special puller.
(B) a slide hammer.
(C) a hammer and punch.
(D) a pry bar.
3. If the air bleed check ball is missing from the clutch
piston, what should the technician do to correct the
problem?
(A) Replace the clutch apply piston.
(B) Install an old valve body check ball in the bleed
hole.
(C) Block off the bleed hole with a small screw.
(D) Block off the bleed hole with an oversize check
ball.
4. Technician A says that new friction discs should be
soaked in clean transmission fluid before being
installed. Technician B says that compressed air is
used to check clutch pack clearance. Who is right?
(A) A only.
(B) B only.
(C) Both A and B.
(D) Neither A nor B.
5. A drum with a slightly worn band apply surface
should be:
(A) turned on a lathe.
(B) sanded front to back.
(C) sanded around its diameter.
(D) replaced.
6. The usual reason for servicing band servos is to
replace:
(A) springs.
(B) pistons.
(C) seals.
(D) snap rings.
7. Technician A says a one-way clutch that turns in both
directions can be reused. Technician B says a one-
way clutch showing any signs of wear should be
replaced. Who is right?
(A) A only.
(B) B only.
(C) Both A and B.
(D) Neither A nor B.
8. Transmission endplay may be corrected by
replacing the:
(A) case gaskets.
(B) needle bearings.
(C) thrust washers.
(D) snap rings.
9. A transmission has been rebuilt. The output shaft turns
easily, but the input shaft does not turn. Technician A
says that this is a normal condition when any bush-
ings have been replaced. Technician B says that both
shafts should turn freely. Who is right?
(A) A only.
(B) B only.
(C) Both A and B.
(D) Neither A nor B.
10. Operation on the stator one-way clutch:
(A) can be checked by applying air pressure to the
torque converter assembly.
(B) can be checked by turning the clutch hub with
snap ring pliers.
(C) can be checked by shaking the torque converter
while listening for rattles.
(D) cannot be checked.
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